ColorplanBenjamin Moore Antique Coral (1198) is a light pink with a warm peach undertone and an LRV of 64. Closest matches: Sherwin-Williams Romance (SW 6323). For trim, try Pink Bliss (2093-70).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Pink |
| LRV | 63.5 (light; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #F2C8B5 |
| RGB | 242, 200, 181 |
| HSL | 19°, 70%, 83% |
About Antique Coral
Antique Coral (1198) is a light pink from Benjamin Moore with a warm peach undertone. With an LRV of 64, Antique Coral has visible color without darkening a room much.
In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Antique Coral's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward. It's a good fit for bedrooms, nurseries, powder rooms and accent walls. It's very close to Coral Buff (024); you'd mostly see the difference side by side.
How Antique Coral changes with the light
Antique Coral has a strong warm undertone that balances cool north light well. In strong south or west sun it can look more golden, so check a sample at midday and in the late afternoon.
North-facing rooms
Antique Coral's warmth balances the cool north light, which is why warmer colors are the safe pick for north rooms.
East-facing rooms
Antique Coral will look warmer and brighter in the morning and cooler and grayer by afternoon; check a sample at both times.
South-facing rooms
In strong south light Antique Coral can turn noticeably more yellow or orange; test a sample at midday.
West-facing rooms
Antique Coral will glow warmer in the late afternoon, so check it at sunset if you want to avoid a strong yellow cast.
See Antique Coral in real homes
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Antique Coral equivalents in other brands
The closest color from each brand. ΔE (“delta E”) scores how different two colors look: under 2.5 is very hard to tell apart on a wall, over 5 is clearly different.
Farrow & Ball
Closest available · ΔE 6.4
Also close: Pink Ground (ΔE 6.6)
Compare side by side →Behr
Closest available · ΔE 8.3
Also close: Classic Taupe (ΔE 9.0)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Antique Coral questions
What undertone does Antique Coral have?
Antique Coral has a warm peach undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Antique Coral's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Antique Coral a light or dark color?
Antique Coral has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 63.5 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a light color. With an LRV of 64, Antique Coral has visible color without darkening a room much.
What is the closest match to Antique Coral in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Romance SW 6323 (close, ΔE 4.5); Farrow & Ball: Setting Plaster No.231 (closest available, ΔE 6.4); Behr: Stolen Kiss MQ3-34 (closest available, ΔE 8.3). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Antique Coral?
Try Pink Bliss (2093-70) on trim and Opulence (OC-69) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Antique Coral's undertone.
Where does Antique Coral work best?
Antique Coral works well in bedrooms, nurseries, powder rooms and accent walls. With an LRV of 64, Antique Coral has visible color without darkening a room much.
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